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Lydia Burbank 1644–1692

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Burbank in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 7 Apr 1644 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Mar 1692 · Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Burbank Burbanke Sr
Mother Jemima Burbank Smith
Spouse Abraham Foster
Children Abraham Foster Jr, Benjamin Foster, Caleb Foster, Ebenezer Foster, Ephraim Foster, Isaac Foster, James Foster, Mehitable Foster, Ruth Foster
Siblings Caleb Burbank, Mary Burbank

Researchers connected through Lydia Burbank 1644–1692

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Biography

The story of Lydia Burbank began in 1644 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Lydia Burbank married abraham foster, and had children including abraham foster jr, benjamin foster, caleb foster, ebenezer foster, ephraim foster, isaac foster, james foster, mehitable foster, ruth foster. Lydia Burbank passed away in 1692 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1644
Birth of Lydia Burbank in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1692
Death of Lydia Burbank in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Burbank

This ancestor line traces from Greystoke, Cumberland, England (1542) to Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1644) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Burbank (1644–1692) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Lydia Burbank's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Burbank PTP
1644–1692
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lydia Burbank's Descendants

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Lydia Burbank PTP 1644–1692